by Courtney Winger | Dec 17, 2013
BayPath Elder Services’ Making Cultural Connections program provides healthy aging programs for Chinese Mandarin-speaking elders who reside in Framingham public housing. “We found out a couple of years ago that there’s a cohort of Chinese Mandarin-speaking older...
by Courtney Winger | Dec 17, 2013
As men and women get older, regular activities like walking, climbing stairs, bending and reaching, get a lot harder and the risk of falls increases. These “activities of daily living” require strength and balance, and that’s just one of the reasons why fitness...
by Courtney Winger | Dec 16, 2013
The Fit-4-Life program, based out of Kit Clark Senior Services in Dorchester, was established in 2007. The program serves adults age 60-91 and draws a diverse population both in culture and ability. All of the participants have at least one chronic medical condition....
by Courtney Winger | Dec 16, 2013
At a recent meeting, a usually shy volunteer member brought a note given to her by a student that expressed how much the student loved and would miss her when the school year ends. This note is now proudly hanging on her fridge as a daily reminder of her impact on a...
by Courtney Winger | Dec 4, 2013
At the Wang YMCA of Chinatown, more than 400 seniors of Asian descent have participated in “Get Fit, Stay Fit for Life,” a free six-month program that brings adults 60 or over together for group exercises, counseling services, informative workshops and organized...
